Pathway · Intermediate complete
After 12th Standard
After 12th, the menu widens to full UG degrees, professional courses, defence, and design. Which entrance exams you can write depends on your 11th–12th group (MPC, BiPC, CEC, HEC, etc.).
Pathway options
- Computer Science, Information Technology, ECE, EEE.
- Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace.
- Bio-Medical, Bio-Technology, Environmental.
- Marine, Mining, Textile, Industrial.
Entry: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs, BITSAT, VITEEE.
- MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS, BVSc.
- B.Pharma, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BOT.
- B.Sc in Anaesthesia / MLT / Radiology / OT Tech.
- Paramedical diplomas: dialysis, ECG, X-ray technicians.
Entry: NEET-UG (mandatory for MBBS/BDS); state counselling follows.
- BA: Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Linguistics.
- B.Sc: MPC, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Home Science.
- B.Com: General, Computers, Banking, Tax Procedure.
- Other UG: BBA, BCA, LLB, BBM, BAF, BFM, BMS.
- Dual degrees: BA+LLB, B.Com+LLB, B.Sc+B.Ed, BBA+LLB.
Key examsCUETEntry: CUET (UG) and university-specific tests.
- BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB — integrated degrees.
- National Law Universities via CLAT / AILET.
- Private and state law colleges via CLAT, AILET, or state CETs.
Entry: CLAT, AILET, state law CETs.
- Defence / NDA
After 12th · UPSC NDA exam
- Army, Navy, Air Force wings via NDA.
- Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme.
- Indian Army TES (Technical Entry Scheme) — PCM required.
- Agniveer (Army / Navy / Air Force).
Entry: NDA (UPSC, twice yearly) + SSB interview.
- Design: Fashion, Product, Interior, Jewellery, Communication.
- Film / Media: Direction, Cinematography, Sound, VFX, Editing.
- Management: BBA, Hotel Management, Event Management.
- Professional: CA / CS / CMA (ICWA).
Entry: UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, NCHMCT JEE, IPMAT, AIEED.
Major entrance exams after 12th
| Exam | Purpose | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | B.E / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs. | Visit |
| JEE Advanced | IITs + IIT ISM Dhanbad. | Visit |
| NEET-UG | MBBS, BDS, Ayush, veterinary, nursing (as applicable). | Visit |
| CUET (UG) | Central & many state universities UG admissions. | Visit |
| CLAT | UG / PG law at NLUs. | Visit |
| BITSAT | Integrated degrees at BITS Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad. | Visit |
| NDA | Armed forces officer route after 12th. | Visit |
| NATA | B.Arch admissions (Council of Architecture). | Visit |
| CUET (ICAR-UG) | Agriculture UG at ICAR universities (AIEEA UG is discontinued). | Visit |
| NCHMCT JEE | B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration. | Visit |
Things worth remembering
- JEE/NEET require early, consistent preparation — usually from 11th standard.
- Scholarships (state, caste-based, minority, INSPIRE) can reduce fee burden significantly.
- If unsure, CUET + a versatile BA/B.Sc/B.Com keeps many doors open for 2 more years.